Events and Client Engagement

• Identify and track key industry events and opportunities
• Lead on the planning and delivery of client events, working alongside the central events team
• Drive effective follow-up, including tracking attendance, gathering feedback and supporting relationship development activity
• Evaluate marketing effectiveness and contribute to continuous improvement

Digital and Campaign Activity

• Support the development and delivery of marketing campaigns across relevant channels
• Advise on and support the use of social media to raise profile of the practice and individuals
• Ensure website and intranet content is current, engaging and aligned with strategic priorities
• Assist with e-marketing activity, including campaign delivery, GDPR compliance and performance reporting

Wider Contribution

• Contribute to firmwide BD and marketing projects as required
• Take ownership of personal development and actively build BD and sector knowledge
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the BD function and wider firm

Essential & Desirable Criteria

What We’re Looking For

• 2 years' experience in a marketing or business development role, ideally within legal or professional services
• A proactive, motivated individual with a strong interest in business development and client relationship management
• Ability to work alone and on own initiative but within a team environment
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing sector knowledge
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence working with senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• A collaborative team player with a positive, flexible approach

What You’ll Gain

We see this role as an important step in building a long-term career in legal business development.

You will be supported to develop both your technical BD skills and commercial understanding through hands-on experience, exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in strategic initiatives across the Marine, Trade and Aviation practice.

There is a clear pathway for progression within the Marketing and Business Development function, supported by ongoing training, mentoring and professional development.

Working Arrangements

The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy, enabling employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time.

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.

We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Sam.Austin@penningtonslaw.com.